Counties Sport Fishing Club

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

FRANKLIN HUNTING & FISHING GRUNTER HUNTER 2026 RESULTS

What an incredible day on the water for the 2026 Grunter Hunter A massive 151 gurnard were weighed in and the competition was fierce right through the placings.

Top 20 Results
🥇 1st – Wayne Farrow – 1.18kg
🥈 2nd – Nathan Carroll – 1.09kg
🥉 3rd – Andrew Pedersen – 1.08kg (weighed first)
🎯 Average Weight Prize – Jordan Jenning – 0.71kg
4th – Grant Melville – 1.08kg
5th – Barry Needham – 1.06kg
6th – Mark Fisken – 1.05kg
7th – Kelly Huston – 1.04kg
8th – Andy Eyre – 1.03kg
9th – Max Andrews – 1.00kg (weighed first)
10th – Brad Wilson – 1.00kg
11th – Cory Piggales – 0.96kg (weighed first)
12th – Lowell Mulder – 0.96kg
13th – Noah Philpott – 0.95kg
14th – Carl Hill – 0.94kg
15th – Mitchell Hilton – 0.93kg
16th – Tony Yetton – 0.93kg
17th – Kurt Anderhold – 0.93kg
18th – Blake Melville – 0.92kg
19th – Dean Grant – 0.92kg
20th – Roy Wyatt – 0.92kg

Congratulations to all our winners and a huge thank you to everyone who entered and supported this year's event.
A special thank you to Hunting & Fishing New Zealand, Franklin, our committee, weighmasters, and everyone behind the scenes who helped make the World's Biggest Gurnard Competition another huge success!

07/06/2026

LINES OUT!

That's a wrap for fishing in the Franklin Hunting & Fishing GRUNTER HUNTER 2026!

REMINDER:
You must be in the weigh-in queue NOW.

4:00PM SHARP is our cutoff time - no exceptions.

If you're not in the queue by 4:00pm, your fish cannot be weighed.

Good luck to everyone bringing fish to the scales!

See you all at prizegiving shortly!

07/06/2026

WEIGH STATION IS OPEN NOW!

Weigh-In Location: Te Toro Green Shed
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm sharp
You MUST be in the queue by 4:00pm
Online tickets must be collected before joining the line

Prizegiving: From 5:30pm
Bring cash - raffles are up for grabs!
Kai Kart will be there serving up delicious eats!

06/06/2026

The Day is Here – Grunter Hunter 2026!

Official Competition Rules:
- Fishing kicks off at 12:01AM – Sunday, 7th June

Fishing areas:
- Manukau Harbour
- West Coast: Raglan North Head to Kaipara South Head

Key Rules:
- All fish must be caught on a rod and reel.
- Only one red gurnard may be weighed per angler.
- In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed will be deemed the heaviest.
- Only intact red gurnard will be accepted. All weighed fish will be clipped.
-Anglers must present their ticket to the Weighmaster to be eligible for prizes - even if not weighing a fish.
- Junior anglers must be 16 years or under as of 7th June.

No alcohol sales at the venue.
Bring cash for raffles and food.

Weigh-In Details:
- Opens: 3:00PM & Closes: 4:00PM SHARP - Anglers must be in the weigh-in queue at Te Toro Green Shed by 4:00PM. No exceptions.

Online ticket holders:
- Collect your ticket before joining the weigh-in queue. Signage at the Green Shed will show where to collect.

Important:
- Any angler using a discounted ticket without CSFC membership will be disqualified - and any fish weighed will be void.

The Kai Kart will be on site from 3:00PM, serving up delicious food!

Reminder: Skippers are responsible for their boat and crew safety.

Good luck to all anglers!
Tight lines and stay safe!

05/06/2026

CSFC Franklin Hunting and Fishing GRUNTER HUNTER 2026 is on tomorrow!

REMINDER: IMPORTANT INFO

Sunday 7th June:

FISHING
Lines in from 12:01am
Fish the Manukau Harbour or West Coast - from Raglan North Head to Kaipara South Head.

WEIGH-IN
Te Toro Green Shed
Open from 3:00pm-4:00pm
You MUST be in the queue by 4pm sharp
Collect your tickets before lining up

PRIZEGIVING
Kicking off around 5:30pm
Bring cash - we’ve got some raffles up for grabs and the Kai Kart for some tasty snacks!

02/06/2026

Only 4 days until the Counties Sport Fishing Club's epic Franklin Hunting and Fishing GRUNTER HUNTER 2026 – the world's biggest Gurnard competition!

IMPORTANT INFO

Get ready for the world’s biggest Gurnard comp - here’s everything you need to know for Sunday 7th June:

FISHING
Lines in from 12:01am
Fish the Manukau Harbour or West Coast - from Raglan North Head to Kaipara South Head.

WEIGH-IN
Te Toro Green Shed
Open from 3:00pm-4:00pm
You MUST be in the queue by 4pm sharp
Collect your tickets before lining up

PRIZEGIVING
Kicking off around 5:30pm
Bring cash - we’ve got some epic raffles up for grabs and the Kai Kart for some tasty snacks!

01/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Helen Martinson on Sunday, 31st May.

Helen, aged 80, was the beloved wife of the late Len Martinson.

Helen along with Len dedicated countless hours to Counties Sport Fishing Club, operating the club radio 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, not just during our competitions, but whenever members were out on the water.

Determined to contribute, Helen attended VHF radio courses and successfully passed her radio operator's exam in her 60s.

Helen's commitment, dedication, and service to our club and its members will never be forgotten. She was a valued member of our fishing community and touched the lives of many through her willingness to help others.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Helen's family and friends during this difficult time.

Rest in Peace, Helen.

28/05/2026